2017 NFL Regional Combine: New Orleans Preview – Defense

The New Orleans Saints will host the finale of the 2017 NFL Regional Combine sessions, for a two-day event. The Saints opened their doors for the first time last year for the platform to conduct the workouts that could lead to prosperity in the NFL.

And several defensive players are well on their way to such affluence after attending the New Orleans-held trials in 2016.

Cornerback Chris Milton of Georgia Tech was impressive enough for the Indianapolis Colts to sign him.

Carlis is a member of the Los Angeles Chargers. Unfortunately, his rookie season was put on ice as he was placed on injured reserve (ankle).

Maxey sustained a slight hamstring pull when he was running his second 40 attempt in the New Orleans-held campaign a year ago. Evidently, Maxey’s skill set was still welcoming to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After spending majority of the season on the practice squad, Maxey was promoted to the active roster in Week 16. Maxey registered a tackle on the season.

The New England Patriots seized Hamilton shortly after the 2016 NFL Draft and he was superb throughout the offseason. Hamilton was back and forth on the Patriots’ practice squad, but the 6-3, 315-pound defensive tackle did amass three tackles, and a Super Bowl ring, for his rookie crusade.

The Saints is one of the RC’s biggest believers.

Currently, the Saints have three defensive players on their roster.

Defensive back Chris Banjo ventured through the NFL Regional Combine in 2012 and was a long time member of the Green Bay Packers before he was released last year.

Robenson Therezie made an impression with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015; however, they did not have the defensive back from Auburn in the future plans towards their Super Bowl run this year as they released him in December.

Justin Zimmer is a freakish defensive tackle with a combination of speed, power and athleticism. Zimmer attended the Houston-held RC last year. The Buffalo Bills entertained Zimmer last season before being released.

Now, the 6-3, 291-pound Division-II standout is primed to pound Saints’ opponents for the upcoming season.

Who will join Zimmer and the others with the Saints from the 2017 New Orleans-held RC trials?

The Saints will definitely be watching, along with several squads around the league.